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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,932.72, 552,148.13 and 226,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,932.72, 552,148.13 and 226,867.25 is: 339,531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,932.72 : 552,148.13 = 226,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,932.72/552,148.13 = 226,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,932.72x = 552,148.13 × 226,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,932.72x = 125,264,327,533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,264,327,533.11/368,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,531.63

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